Chicago-area school district handing out COVID tests, requiring students to test negative before return
In a letter from Superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis posted online, the district said that rapid antigen COVID tests will be available for students to pick up on January 5 and 6 at their schools. The tests should be taken on Sunday, January 9.
In a letter from Superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis posted online, the district said that rapid antigen COVID tests will be available for students to pick up on January 5 and 6 at their schools. The tests should be taken on Sunday, January 9.
Owner of Manny's Deli reacts to city requiring diners to show proof of vaccination: 'We are going to do our best'
Dan Raskin, owner of Manny's Deli breaks, talks about how the city's proof of vaccination mandate will impact his business.
Dan Raskin, owner of Manny's Deli breaks, talks about how the city's proof of vaccination mandate will impact his business.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
CPS students return to classrooms Monday after winter break
Students at Chicago Public Schools returned to classrooms Monday after a winter break that saw COVID cases surge across the city.
Students at Chicago Public Schools returned to classrooms Monday after a winter break that saw COVID cases surge across the city.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Proof of vaccination required at Chicago & Cook County bars, restaurants and gyms starting Monday
The new rules apply to everyone who is 5-years-old and up, though you are allowed to pop in and pick up takeout without a vaccination card if you're inside for less than ten minutes.
The new rules apply to everyone who is 5-years-old and up, though you are allowed to pop in and pick up takeout without a vaccination card if you're inside for less than ten minutes.
Suburban school district cancels January 3 classes because of COVID
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police union president John Catanzara says he has COVID, symptoms are mild
“Yours truly with the vaccination got COVID,” he said. "Came down with COVID Thursday night apparently Friday morning after testing negative in the morning I tested positive like 20 hours later. This vaccine is not a vaccine. It is a COVID treatment at best. Far too many people are getting the virus for it to be called a vaccine. That needs to stop."
“Yours truly with the vaccination got COVID,” he said. "Came down with COVID Thursday night apparently Friday morning after testing negative in the morning I tested positive like 20 hours later. This vaccine is not a vaccine. It is a COVID treatment at best. Far too many people are getting the virus for it to be called a vaccine. That needs to stop."
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has COVID, says he's vaccinated and symptoms are mild
“The vaccines work and will remain a military medical requirement for our workforce," Austin said.
“The vaccines work and will remain a military medical requirement for our workforce," Austin said.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hammond Walmart temporarily closes due to rising COVID-19 cases
A Hammond Walmart has decided to temporarily close its doors amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
A Hammond Walmart has decided to temporarily close its doors amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
Gary students will attend classes remotely during the first week of January due to rising COVID cases
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
Doctors, nurses face burnout amid another COVID surge
More cases are leading to more hospitalizations, and hospitals are once again overwhelmed.
More cases are leading to more hospitalizations, and hospitals are once again overwhelmed.
Chicago preps for NYE celebration during COVID surge
New Year -- same pandemic. Chicago is prepping for celebrations this evening as COVID cases continue to rise.
New Year -- same pandemic. Chicago is prepping for celebrations this evening as COVID cases continue to rise.
'COVID shame' becoming increasingly common among virus patients
Dr. Crystal Clark from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the stigma behind the phenomenon of "COVID shame" and how it can be combatted.
Dr. Crystal Clark from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the stigma behind the phenomenon of "COVID shame" and how it can be combatted.
Illinois COVID cases surpass 30,000 in new state daily record
Illinois has 30,386 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed statewide, public health officials announced Thursday, smashing by more than 9,000 the previous state record for new cases in a day and nearly doubling the high from last fall’s surge.
Illinois has 30,386 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed statewide, public health officials announced Thursday, smashing by more than 9,000 the previous state record for new cases in a day and nearly doubling the high from last fall’s surge.
Chicago chef turns two of his restaurants into free pop-up COVID testing sites
At his West Humboldt Park restaurant, Chef Quentin Love, has dedicated his life to making his community healthy.
At his West Humboldt Park restaurant, Chef Quentin Love, has dedicated his life to making his community healthy.
CPS to return to in-person classes after winter break
Chicago Public Schools said classes will be in-person after the holiday break — despite surging COVID-19 cases.
Chicago Public Schools said classes will be in-person after the holiday break — despite surging COVID-19 cases.
What to know: Illinois health officials answer questions about COVID testing, quarantine guidelines
There's no question more people in Illinois keep testing positive, but one point of confusion is what if you test positive, then test negative?
There's no question more people in Illinois keep testing positive, but one point of confusion is what if you test positive, then test negative?